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Choosing Between SCADA and DCS

QWhat is the difference between SCADA and DCS? I found a document that includes both under the Industrial Control Systems umbrella and states that SCADA is used in geographically dispersed control systems while DCS is more for systems within the same geographic location. Is this correct? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Process Simulation

QI want to simulate a process related to oil exploration and then prototyping it physically. I have got the drawings of the components involving in the process in AutoCAD. First I want to develop a computer model to simulate the suggested oil exploration method. It involves giving commands and moving and rotating components according to the requirements through the user interface. Once the simulation in the computer is done the next step would be building a small physical prototype and simulating the process using a small prototype. Can I use a SCADA software to handle the overall design and testing of the process? Kind regards.
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Sath Rao

Director - Industrial Automation and Process Control

Sath has over 12 years of experience in design, engineering, deployment of automation solutions and has been part of best practices benchmarking assignments for several Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Rao has also consulted for several leading blue-chip clients and venture capital firms on growth strategy, innovation and manufacturing strategies.
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